Several NBA players expressed strong feelings about coach-on-player abuse in the wake of video showing former Rutgers coach Mike Rice push, hurl balls and scream gay slurs at his players.

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and a host of others made their displeasure clear in social media posts and answers to media inquiries. But none came on quite as strong as Kobe Bryant, known for his extreme, almost brutal honesty, which often includes salty language.

Both were present when Bryant explained how he would respond if placed in a situation similar to what was endured within the Rutgers basketball program.

"I woulda smacked the hell out of him. No question about it," Bryant said in an interview with Jim Rome, which will air on Showtime tonight (via TMZ.com).